Author Archives
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: More than care givers, we are partnersIn this last episode of 'When Life Gives You Parkinson's' before summer, Larry and Rebecca Gifford acknowledge the amazing care givers -- partners in Parkinson's -- who make life better.Jun 24, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: A conversation with ESPN founder Bill RasmussenOn this episode of 'When Life Gives You Parkinson's,' I interviewed the founder of ESPN, Bill Rasmussen, who publicly announced his Parkinson’s in 2019.CanadaJun 10, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Where health and technology meetAre you aware of everything that's out there that you could be using to manage symptoms and maintain your quality of life?May 27, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Parkinson’s, parenting and the coronavirus pandemicIn this episode of 'When Life Gives You Parkinson's,' Larry Gifford and his wife and partner in Parkinson’s, Rebecca Gifford, share how COVID-19 is affecting their family.HealthMay 13, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: From rock bottom to ‘American Ninja Warrior’In a special Parkinson Awareness Month episode of 'When Life Gives You Parkinson's,' Larry Gifford talks to 'American Ninja Warrior' participant Jimmy Choi.HealthApr 29, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: The never-ending hunt for a cureIn this special Parkinson Awareness Month episode of 'When Life Gives You Parkinson's,' the leaders of three Parkinson’s organizations discuss the never-ending hunt for a cure.HealthApr 22, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Escaping the darkness of depression with Heather KennedyIn this episode, we speak with Parkinson’s advocate Heather Kennedy, who tackles some tough topics such as being a woman with PD, dating with bladder urgency, and depression.HealthApr 15, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: In conversation with Dave ClarkWe speak with Dave Clark, a presenter with SKY TV Sports in England. Nearly a decade after his Parkinson's diagnosis, he's still broadcasting and raising money for the cause.EntertainmentApr 8, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Ending Parkinson’sOn this episode, we talk to the authors of 'Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A prescription for action.'Apr 1, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: This might be the closest thing to a cureIn this episode, we hear from people working to get trials going for a treatment for Parkinson’s that many believe is the antidote: GDNF, or glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor.HealthMar 18, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Stem Cells, Parkinson’s and ‘Bad Batch’Exploring stem cell therapy for people living with Parkinson's disease — from prayers and real promise to being preyed upon.HealthMar 4, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: How did I get Parkinson’s?In the episode, we hear from many qualified professionals about the different reasons why Parkinson’s onsets.HealthFeb 5, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Shake With MeIn this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson's, meet the driving force behind a new documentary, and what inspired it.EntertainmentJan 27, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: How does misdiagnosis affect patients?A new Parkinson’s UK study shows 25 per cent of people with Parkinson’s are misdiagnosed. What does it mean for patients?HealthJan 8, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: The Legacy of Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali was a boxer, a philanthropist, a Civil Rights leader, a dedicated Muslim and an advocate for Parkinson’s.EntertainmentDec 18, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Is laughter the best medicine?On this episode, we explore the benefits of laughter as therapy, using improv performance as a testing ground.HealthDec 4, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: The hidden struggle of Robin WilliamsDiagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in May 2014, Williams was suffering severe symptoms of what would later be determined as Lewy body dementia.EntertainmentNov 20, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: A visit with the neurologistOn this 'Extra Dosage' episode of 'When Life Gives You Parkinson's,' Larry Gifford speaks with his neurologist and movement disorder specialist Dr. Jonathan Squires.HealthOct 23, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: The Smell of Parkinson’sOn this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, we talk about Parkinson’s and smell. When Joy was 16-years old, she fell in love with Leslie. Back then, he smelled good. “He had a wonderful male musk smell,” she says. Dr. and Mrs. Leslie and Joy Milne were later married. Les became a consultant...Oct 20, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Empowering people with Parkinson’sOn this 'Extra Dosage' episode, we take you to the first in a series of events presented by the Michael J. Fox Foundation called Parkinson’s IQ + You.HealthOct 9, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: The elephant in the bedroomWhat does Parkinson's mean for couples?LifestyleOct 2, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Slave to the pillAn important medication for Parkinson's will not be available until July 2020. Larry Gifford discusses why.HealthSep 18, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Fundraising is a family affair"This was something we could do to show our support," said Anthony Kerkman.HealthSep 11, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Still me, but not the sameIn this episode, Larry Gifford updates his co-host Niki Reitmayer on his symptoms.HealthSep 4, 2019
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: DyskinesiaThere was no guarantee I would experience dyskinesia — but in the end, I didn’t really have a vote, writes 'When Life Gives You Parkinson's' host Larry Gifford.HealthJul 3, 2019
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